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ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
Product A: ASUS
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Product B: Samsung
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83 of 164 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 47 known for one only
- 36 the same
- 45 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 600nitsSamsung is 250 nits higher.
- Pixel densityA: 163.2ppiB: 217.6ppiSamsung is 54.4 ppi higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz
3840 × 2160Native for A
A60Hz
BNot listed
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AASUS: 612.2 × 362.9 mm
- BSamsung: 611.4 × 364.1 mm
We have no stand height for Samsung, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A5.78kg
B7.4kg
Weight without stand
A4.07kg
B4.7kg
Box weight
A8.69kg
B10.7kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
4 January 20235Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-ces-2023-eventRead 10 October 2026ASUS press release dated January 4, 2023 reveals the PA279CRV during its CES 2023 virtual launch event.6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/asus-proart-pa32dcm-31-5-4k-oled-and-pa279crv-27-4k-ips-for-professional-usersRead 10 October 2026Article dated January 4, 2023 says ASUS announced the PA279CRV for CES 2023 that day.
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Segment
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
163.2ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
Active display area
Width596.73Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Touchscreen
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
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Local dimming
Yes7Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026The review's spec table lists local dimming. The RTINGS review also describes a local dimming feature.9Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026Public review text describes a local dimming feature with blooming. Tested configuration is the 27-inch model.
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
DCI-P3 coverage
99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical maker DCI coverage, expressly DCI-P3 in own release. CIE 1976 explicitly identified in own July 17 release footnote 1.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own July 17 release DCI-P3 99% claim footnote 1 explicitly colour representation calculated in CIE 1976. Not reviewer measured gamut.
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Factory Tuning Yes, with own release explicitly sRGB factory calibration before shipment.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own sRGB factory calibration completed before shipment. Smartphone Smart Calibration is separately supported, but internal hardware LUT writes are not expressly established here, so hardware_calibration remains omitted.
Claimed Delta E
Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR108Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-designer-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026The certificate list names VESA DisplayHDR 400.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026Page text says HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR 400 compatibility.
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
Viewing angle (vertical)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
| Resolution | DisplayPort 1.4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5120 × 2880Native | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
60Hz
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Max refresh rate over USB-C
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
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VRR range per port
AASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
| Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 48 | 60 |
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
Not availableLow framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
SDR brightness (measured)
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | 2.2 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 | 2.2 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | 2.2 |
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | 4 | 1 | 40 | 2.2 |
| Mini DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Not available | 2.2 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Own one Thunderbolt 4 and one Mini DP, each HDCP 2.2. Physical Mini DP uses DisplayPort protocol, with 1.4 explicitly in CHIP exact review. Thunderbolt raw 40 Gbps separately own manual. Thunderbolt USB-C fallback shares the same physical socket, not an additional input. Three other USB-C sockets are downstream data/charging only. Unknown DSC omitted. Parka miniDP version 2.2 conflicts with actual 1.4 and appears confused with HDCP 2.2, so is excluded.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact S27C902PAU first-hand review directly lists Mini DisplayPort 1.4. Core matches manufacturer S90PC manual. Not Parka mistaken Mini DP 2.2 or an inferred DP version from resolution.
HDMI ports
2
0
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
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Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
AASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 |
| USB-C | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 3.0 | 3 |
Daisy chain (MST)
Ethernet
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Optical out
Picture in picture
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Picture by picture
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Smart features
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Smart platform
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Bluetooth
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
Speaker power per channel
Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Kensington lock slot: Yes.
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On-screen menu controls
Buttons, Remote, Software2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 20 Controller button opens Home/Settings/Return/Source control menu. Included remote operates display menus and settings. Rocker/directional controller not a confirmed separate joystick. Layout-only Easy Setting Box excluded.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own exact U.S. release SmartThings phone controls luminance, gamma, colour temperature and colour space. Mobile software operates display settings. Desktop control software remains unproved and control_software is omitted.10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact same-SKU current e-manual printed page 85 mobile SmartThings virtual remote includes four directional keys. Software control here is mobile app display/menu control, not a proved desktop application.
Desktop software
ASUS DisplayWidget Center2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026ASUS DisplayWidget Center for Windows and macOS.
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User firmware updates
Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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Virtual Aim Point, Game Bar, Super Ultrawide GameView, Game Mode1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own exact named functions. Gaming Hub is streaming service, not a native refresh or VRR technology. Model-generic e-manual options not automatically inherited.
OLED care
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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width612.22Height (lowest)408.11Height (highest)538.11Depth215mm(24.1 × 16.1 to 21.2 × 8.5 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Website lists 61.22 x 53.81 x 21.50 cm at the highest position. The manual gives mm with the lowest position and is used here.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026612.22 mm wide, 538.11 mm high (highest), 408.11 mm high (lowest), 215.00 mm deep.
Dimensions without stand
Width612.22Height362.89Depth44.1mm(24.1 × 14.3 × 1.7 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026612.22 x 362.89 x 44.1 mm.
Width611.4Height364.1Depth27.1mm(24.1 × 14.3 × 1.1 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same North American SKU metric body, matches original manufacturer sheet. Includes body, not removable stand. Camera inclusion in these body dimensions unstated.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Width691Height427Depth138mm(27.2 × 16.8 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Box 69.10 x 42.70 x 13.80 cm. The manual lists 691 x 427 x 138 mm.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026691mm x 427mm x 138mm (package).
Box weight
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
Power use (typical)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
Off-mode power
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flicker-free1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) and TUV Flicker-free.
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Low blue light
Hardware1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual states Hardware Low Blue Light compliance with TUV Rheinland at the default Standard preset.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
Calman Verified1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
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Other certifications
VESA MediaSync Display1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Pantone Validated, UL Glare Free, TÜV Eye Care1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicit compliance rows. No unproved VESA DisplayHDR certification inferred from HDR Yes.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 3 explicitly TÜV Eye Care, UL Glare Free and Pantone Validated. Certificate IDs not stated.
In the box
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In the box
Monitor, Quick release stand, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power cord, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable, Color pre-calibration report, Welcome card1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contents vary by region. The manual lists HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C cables as optional.
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, Remote control, 4K SlimFit camera, Pogo adapter3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU accessory rows, own U.S. accessories and own manual stand/camera/power assembly. Camera detachable. Paper calibration report and regional Mini DP cable inclusion unproved.
Cables included
AASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
| Type |
|---|
| Power cord |
| HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort cable |
| USB-C cable |
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
| Type |
|---|
| Power cable |
| Thunderbolt 4 cable |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Dead pixel policy
LCD zero bright dot (ZBD) warranty, 3 years1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026LCD ZBD Warranty: Yes (3 yr). Market scope is not stated.
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Links
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Product page
www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026
www.samsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Exact U.S. LS27C900PANXZA, bridge group 572688. 49-inch S95UF and other ViewFinity S9 families excluded.
Spec sheet
www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original current Samsung three-page S27C902PAU/LS27C902PAUXEN sheet, January 30, 2026. Matching own S27C90 core hardware. Regional GTIN, two-year warranty and bundle are excluded. Contradictory Lautsprecher Nein ignored against its own Speaker Ja and exact U.S./Canada speakers.
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. original English ZIP, August 19, 2023, revision 2306130. Shared M5/M7/M8/S9 cover. Only applicable S27C90/S9 rows used. No HDMI or 65 W charging inherited from M7/M8.
EPREL registration number
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